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Insanity Day 2

Day 2 of Insanity completed. Today’s workout was Plyometric Cardio Circuit. I had to take a little break during the level 1 drills, ski abs, and in-and-out abs.  Hopefully one day I’ll be able to go the full time.  My arms are just a bit weaker than I’d like them to be, but I am working on it!

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Insanity Day 1

Okay. New day. Picking up where I left off in my fitness journey. Not necessarily starting over, but getting over a bump in the road. I am really determined to finish the Insanity program this time. The first time I tried I ended up stopping because of some mysterious pain in my lower abdomen. Anyway, took measurements and my weight today. Need to do before pictures. I did the Fit Test of Insanity.

Here are my stats for day one’s Fit Test:

Switch Kicks – 80

Power Jacks – 43

Power Knees – 85

Power Jumps – 25

Globe Jumps – 8

Suicide Jumps – 10

Pushup Jacks – 14

Low Plank Obliques – 50

Can’t wait to see how much more I can do later. I am sticking to this!

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NO More EXCUSES!

Okay… the past couple months I have just made a ton of excuses when it came to me working out and eating right. I would do good for a little while, then stumble again. I would workout most days though, but then I would eat like crap and basically cancel out what I was trying to do.

So, now… I am determined more than ever to get my fitness and eating habits under control.  I am determined to start and finish the Insanity program. I actually started it yesterday and started eating better as well.  I really need to keep posting here, Instagram, and maybe Facebook.  I feel that doing that helps me hold myself accountable.

No more excuses.  I am STICKING to this.  I did get a new job that starts next month, but I won’t let that stop me either.

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No Fry Fries Recipe

Usually when my family decides they want fries for dinner I turn to Gwyneth Paltrow’s No Fry Fries.

They’re really simple to make and are very yummy! Check out the recipe below!

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 large russet potatoes (2/3 lb each), peeled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt

PREPARATION

Heat oven to 450°. Cut potatoes in half horizontally; cut each half into 1/3-inch-thick fries and place in a bowl of cold water. I usually put ice cubes in the water as well. I soak them for at least one hour, changing the water every 20 minutes.

Remove from water and dry thoroughly. Toss with oil and sprinkle with salt. Place fries on a cookie sheet. Roast until browned and cooked through, turning occasionally, 25 minutes.  Cooking times may very though. Just check them from time to time and cook them to your liking.

I also use Cajun spices to make them have a kick. 🙂

Nutrition facts:

175 calories per serving, 7 g fat (1 g saturated), 27 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein

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I’ve been gone for a while, but…

I am BACK!  I had a lot going on the past months. I was at the tail end of planning my wedding, got married, relocated to another state, and now I am pursuing a new job.  I am going to make it a goal for myself to keep up with this blog, bringing you all motivation to keep you going with your healthy lifestyles, as well as different workouts I find and healthy recipes. I will continue to update you with my fitness journey as well. I actually finished Turbofire and had lost 12 lbs total and 3% of my body fat.

With that, I do have to confess that I have not worked out since last Saturday.  I have been focusing so much on getting this job that I have been interviewing for. So, I promise I will update more!

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Beachbody Challenge Winner for July 18th!

Beachbody Challenge Winner for July 18th!

Here’s one of the Beachbody challengers, Stephanie L., who won money for her amazing transformation! She won $500, lost 30 pounds, and 35 inches… she did this with using Beachbody’s Turbo Fire and Chalean Extreme (the program I’m doing now), and drinking Shakeology! If you or someone you know would love to start a journey to a more fit and healthier you, message me for more details!

Read more of Stephanie’s journey here: http://www.teambeachbody.com/connect/message-boards/-/message_boards/message/298389160.

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Two Weeks of Chalean Extreme Results..

Two Weeks of Chalean Extreme Results..

Well, in two weeks of doing Chalean Extreme I lost 6 pounds… and now I have some bicep definition! I know it’s not a HUGE improvement, but it’s still exciting to me! If you or someone you know would like to try this program and have a coach backing them up along the way, contact me by e-mailing me at beastmoderawr@aol.com